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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom McReary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Bagshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom McReary looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom McReary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Bagshaw!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McReary misses with a few strikes there.
Bagshaw checks a leg kick nicely.
McReary will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McReary shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bagshaw has hold of McReary's hands but McReary slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bagshaw is refusing to be controlled, as McReary sits in half guard.
McReary looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bagshaw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McReary tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bagshaw.
Bagshaw tries to get to full guard but McReary has control of the leg.
Bagshaw makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bagshaw.
Bagshaw wants to get back to his feet but McReary is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bagshaw wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagshaw keeping moving, preventing McReary from controlling successfully.
Bagshaw wants to sweep but no luck.
Bagshaw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McReary manages to get himself to full guard.
McReary looking for a sweep. Not yet McReary, not yet.
McReary is breathing heavily.
McReary looking to control.
Bagshaw is in close to McReary's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bagshaw is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bagshaw wants to stand but McReary has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bagshaw trying to control the position from guard on top but McReary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McReary looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bagshaw passes into half guard.
McReary has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bagshaw is working away from the top position though.
McReary wants to control the action here but instead Bagshaw manages to pass to full mount!
Bagshaw lands a big shot there that rocks McReary but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bagshaw stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bagshaw shoots in but McReary avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bagshaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McReary counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McReary is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bagshaw defends it well.
Bagshaw gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagshaw trying to keep a closed guard but McReary is proving a slippery customer.
Bagshaw has a closed guard, preventing McReary from standing up.
McReary stands and steps away. Bagshaw gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McReary shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than McReary was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bagshaw is looking to improve his position but McReary isn't that keen on the idea.
McReary fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bagshaw tries to hold on but McReary postures up.
Bagshaw can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagshaw is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McReary controlling the position easily from mount.
McReary with a couple of short strikes.
McReary goes for an armbar but Bagshaw turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bagshaw.
Bagshaw stands and throws McReary's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bagshaw tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McReary is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom McReary dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bagshaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tom McReary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bagshaw throws the kick towards the body but McReary avoids it.
McReary scores with a takedown into Bagshaw's guard.
McReary scoring with punches to the head and body.
McReary stands up from Bagshaw's guard - McReary perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bagshaw looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McReary makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
McReary moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McReary fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bagshaw sprawls well initially but McReary persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McReary is stalling here. Bagshaw is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McReary seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bagshaw has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
McReary is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McReary prevents Bagshaw from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagshaw working away.
McReary manages to get back to half guard.
McReary is pressing down on Bagshaw's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bagshaw lands a couple of digs.
Bagshaw trying to control the position from guard on top but McReary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagshaw wanted to stand there but McReary had control of the position.
Bagshaw slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bagshaw trying to control the action but McReary is working from the bottom.
Bagshaw decides to stand up, so the ref orders McReary to his feet.
Bagshaw scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagshaw tries to clinch up but McReary circles away and keeps his distance.
Bagshaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
McReary throws a push kick but Bagshaw slaps the foot to one side.
McReary keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McReary rushes Bagshaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bagshaw gets underhooks to prevent McReary's takedown attempt.
Bagshaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bagshaw fakes the leg kick and cracks McReary in the body.
Bagshaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McReary counters with a shoot takedown. Bagshaw fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bagshaw looking to control.
McReary looking to pass the guard.
McReary stands and steps away. Bagshaw gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Horrible takedown by McReary or perhaps it was just good defense by Bagshaw which made him look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Bagshaw as McReary shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom McReary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McReary is looking to clinch.
Bagshaw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McReary rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bagshaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McReary changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bagshaw looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bagshaw sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McReary throws a strike but Bagshaw avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tom McReary overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bagshaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McReary.
Bagshaw is trying to keep McReary in close.
Bagshaw trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bagshaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Bagshaw, not yet.
McReary looking to sit in guard and control but Bagshaw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bagshaw wants to control from the top but McReary keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
McReary lands a jab to the nose.
McReary shoots in and drives through. Bagshaw sprawls well.
Bagshaw looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McReary is fending him off so far but Bagshaw persists. Nope, McReary circles away and we're back to standing.
Bagshaw misses with a takedown attempt - McReary sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McReary with a poor takedown
and Bagshaw counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bagshaw jumps into guard, dragging McReary to the mat.
McReary throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bagshaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McReary working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McReary wants to control from the top but Bagshaw keeps moving.
McReary drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bagshaw manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McReary has Bagshaw in his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McReary pushes Bagshaw off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom McReary dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McReary looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bagshaw punching to the body, from the bottom.
McReary trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bagshaw's guard.
Bagshaw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bagshaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McReary postures up.
Bagshaw wants to stand up but McReary is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bagshaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bagshaw misses with a takedown attempt
and McReary counters with a one-two to the body.
McReary with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bagshaw counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagshaw lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McReary trying to hold on to Bagshaw's head to control him but Bagshaw postures up.
McReary is doing well to control the position and prevent Bagshaw from advancing to side control.
Bagshaw wants to take a breather but McReary is having none of it.
McReary is trying to stand up here but Bagshaw is controlling him well.
McReary moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bagshaw stopping the sweep attempt from McReary.
McReary is working hard here to advance position.
McReary working for a triangle but Bagshaw defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bagshaw stands and throws McReary's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McReary is trying to control Bagshaw's posture but Bagshaw avoids it.
McReary is looking to regain half guard here but Bagshaw keeps moving and retains side control.
McReary is trying to control Bagshaw's posture but Bagshaw avoids it.
McReary is looking to regain half guard here but Bagshaw keeps moving and retains side control.
Bagshaw passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McReary!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagshaw controlling his opponent.
Bagshaw takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Bagshaw keeps control of the position easily here as McReary tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy McReary right now.
Will Bagshaw go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bagshaw is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at McReary. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
McReary tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
McReary is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagshaw has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McReary fending off the submission attempt from Bagshaw.
McReary trying to control the hands but Bagshaw won't let him.
Bagshaw struggling to keep hold of the position.
McReary rolls, trying to escape but Bagshaw keeps control of the position.
Matthew Bagshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McReary trying to control the hands but Bagshaw breaks the grip.
Bagshaw has the hooks in. McReary is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Bagshaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McReary has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom McReary!
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RATING
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